Start your trip in Las Vegas before exploring Zion National Park and the Grand Canyon with this travel deal to the scenic Southwest.

By , Wednesday, Sep 12, 2012, 3:27 PM

The Real Deal Southwest vacation package includes airfare between Chicago and Las Vegas on American Airlines, two nights at the Excalibur Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, one night at the Cable Mountain Lodge in Springdale (near Zion National Park), two nights at the Radisson Woodlands Hotel in Flagstaff (near the Grand Canyon), a six-day economy car rental with unlimited mileage, from $639 per person including all taxes and fees.

Why It's a Deal A recent Kayak search found the lowest round-trip airfare between Chicago and Las Vegas starts at $250 in mid-April (American Airlines). Add to that $42 per person without taxes for two nights at the Excalibur Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, $78 per person including taxes for one night at the Cable Mountain Lodge, and $166 per person including taxes for two nights at the Radisson Woodlands Hotel, and you're already spending $536 on airfare and accommodations alone. A six-day economy car rental costs $392 per couple, bringing your total to $928 without this deal. This travel package saves you $289 per person, and includes all air, hotel, and car taxes and fees.

More Upgrade your rental car to a mid-size vehicle for from $33 more per couple, a full-size vehicle for from $59 more per couple, or a standard SUV for from $266 more per couple.